La Campanella - Paganini/Liszt

Sofia Ros - Accordion
Recorded live at The Drake Calleja Trust Scholars Concert, March 18th 2022, at The Purcell Room, London. Hosted by Matthew Hargreaves.
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[@pianolady19]

This should not be possible...such a complex piece, on that instrument? It's barking mad! But this was breathtaking - her sense of timing, the drama and feeling she expresses, it's gorgeous. Liszt would approve.

[@bladst3r661]

It's piece even played on classic guitar.

[@DutchmanAmsterdam]

I knew a Russian player of this type of accordion. He played complex classical music on it mainly. It sounds amazing when up close.

[@jeanmartin963]

I hear more notes in the piano version. Far more.

[@MarsLos10]

Paganini would also approve

[@Tatar_Piano]

Bayan is one of the most versatile instruments out there, it is more versatile than piano

[@gregzoller9003]

I’ve always believed this form of accordion must be one of the most difficult instruments to play. Two hands acting independently, like a piano, but unlike a piano you have rows and columns of notes, with no apparent “index” reference (like the shape/position of black/white keys on a piano). You just have “know” where each little button is. So while a piano is a single x-axis of motion, this is x-y axis. Amazing!

[@ronaldl9085]

There are markings on the keys on the left side. You can feel them.

[@joshuabowman3702]

Some of the buttons have texture on them so you can tell where you are. And a lot of accordions use the circle of fifths for the bass-side buttons. Most instruments have a similar learning curve, and learning the physical characteristics of the instrument is simply a matter of time practiced.

[@d.jeromehauk7577]

And then there’s the operation of the bellows so as to generate the sounds. Truly amazing instrument and equally amazing the player!

[@ismaelsmails1860]

​@@joshuabowman3702simply?

[@Alpha-Andromeda]

I agree with you wholeheartedly. Your comment reminded me of something. My father once said to me, very late in his life: “how I always wished I could play the accordion.” I asked surprised, why daddy?? He answered, “because if you knew how to play the the accordion you would get invited to all the parties”. 1918-2015 ❤ I bet this lovely girl would have gotten invited to all the parties.

[@hermanbotha1444]

I am 75 years old. I've listened to music of all genres all my life, focusing on classical. But this piece on this instrument is simply beyond belief. The girl is a total genius magician!!

[@Tatar_Piano]

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[@Tatar_Piano]

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[@eugeneanikienko9760]

I might have written exactly the same

[@sinchrotron]

Did you listen to cloud rap?

[@KbIPbIL0]

The lightness of the notes sometimes amazes me as a keyboard player... Absolutely hauntingly beautiful performance!!!

[@wordofmouth7679]

I’ve heard this piece played so many times. Piano. Classical guitar. Violin. All by masters. None have ever brought me to actual tears the way this young lady’s performance has. Musicianship through the roof and technical ability off the charts. I’m so impressed and so grateful.

[@mymasterpiece]

Absolutely correct describe of emotions of this rendition, and about real tears too.

[@bruh-th5ft]

Try yundi li's earlier versions

[@douglasburnside]

I appreciated the relaxed tempo of this performance. So many artists seem to think that the faster they can play it the more impressive it will be. I would rather hear and appreciate each note in its place.

[@rockybernard2997]

Bravo on your comment and I agree with your stance. Does get annoying when a piece is performed so rapidly, it's no more than imitating accelerated 'playback speed,' obscuring glorious details and subtleties of the composition. A computer can play it even faster, or even play a piece into a familiar blur of sound, but then, computers have no soul. Keep the Human in these beautifully written pieces. Who is teaching today's artists to compete with computerized performances? They do today's artists no favors.

[@evgenysemenov6051]

It sounds here like in slow motion, when a person is sleeping.

[@rockybernard2997]

@@evgenysemenov6051 you must have a very difficult time without artificial power on or when your batteries are low... but that's the beauty of God's world- diversity of opinion. God bless and keep you.

[@sebsoud]

@@rockybernard2997 when dopamine/adrenaline-addicted, normal life seems boring, and meditative listening seems sleeping... another realm behind the veil of the consumer society artificiality

[@rockybernard2997]

@@sebsoud so true. they require excess stimulus to exist. a sad enslavement. I remember dear old Mum saying 'just because you CAN doesn't mean you Should.' I guess we're living thru times that exemplify just why that is true.

[@mintybadger6905]

I just love watching people excel at things I can’t do. It’s a joy to behold.

[@K2shadowfax]

One of the best comments ever! GGs

[@kubotwostringz7040]

Then maybe you would be interested in watching a movie titled "3 idiots". If you love/appreciate mastery, I would recommend that one.

[@RechtmanDon]

Just gave me renewed respect for this instrument and its master performers! 🌹🌹🌹

[@celem12]

Every instrument is ever as good as the musician

[@Tatar_Piano]

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[@user-td8vs7sp4k]

Класс!

[@Cardstacker]

It did not occur to me that there could be another single instrument that could replicate all of the complexities of this piece so perfectly. Outstanding

[@Arnaz87]

I'd like to hear a harp arrangement too

[@user-th5si3zd3w]

🎉​@@Arnaz87

[@thisguy41487]

I don't know what expectations I had coming into this video ... but they were all vaporized by the majesty of this performance. I am in awe...

[@calrob300]

The most amazing part of her performance is the great dynamic range and delicacy of articulation. Wonderful musicianship.

[@ShreyasBharadwaj]

Had to watch it twice, once for each hand. It is hypnotizing.

[@harrybarrow6222]

Such a stunning performance, by an incredibly talented musician.

[@aag3752]

I'm at a loss for words. This was just...holy...Hats off to you, dear. You are world-class talent. ❤

[@cnt193636]

Dio ti ha dato un dono meraviglioso. Conservalo per tutta la tua vita. BRAVISSIMA !!!!!!!!. Vittorio ( ex fisarmonicista. Oggi ho 86 anni!!!!!!!!)

[@Pianoboy_033]

O my word, I didn't know that was possible on that instrument. Wonderfull performance❤❤

[@chirilas5217]

Tremendous execution. !!! Wow!!, unique. Congratulations to this young lady.👏👍👏👍👍👏👍👏👍

[@user-hg9jy6fy3t]

И техника и музыкальность великолепны. Баян звучит как оркестр.

[@PaechesLenore]

bravo, indeed!

[@zamar2158]

Absolutely brilliant. With a touch as light as a butterfly's wing. Simply marvellous.

[@francobonanni3499]

Hours of hard work and a great talent brought this young artist to this point. Lovely her expressions of each note. She calculates every aspect of her bellows to give air to each note. Beautiful her interpretation...may you give us so many other videos to see. Thank you.❤❤❤❤❤

[@jourdansarpy4935]

Hours is an understatement tbh. This was years of her life that we just watched.

[@rogeriobatista2188]

Dear young Lady, you are magnificent in all aspects. Just BEAUTIFUL..

[@samstrom9632]

Very strong "dealt my soul to the devil for musical ability" vibes on this one... Masterful performance Sofia! Bravo!

[@absolutjackal]

Holy. Crap. La Campanella is such an amazing piece and I’ve always felt that transcriptions into other instruments don’t do it justice; I was expecting to feel the same way about this one. Sure there were passages that don’t quite work as well, I suspect due to range limitations compared to the piano but overall that was incredible. I’m just totally floored. Bravo.

[@CityThatCannotBeCaptured]

Truly stunning. A flawless performance.

[@itinkle]

Ive heard this song a billion times, love it every time. This is insane. Crazy skill to pull this off on an accordion.

[@starsandnightvision]

Who sings?

[@averagestudent5222]

Its like playing with a whole orchestra. Amazing

[@user-ql7oo5mp4r]

Произведение Паганини сложное. София сыграла превосходно! На пятирядном баяне Паганини звучит великолепно!!! Браво!Молодец!!! 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@kerya35]

на баяне оно отнюдь не сложное, т.к. расстояние между нотами маленькое. А вот сыграть такое на фортепиано - подвиг

[@shchepin85]

Только не Паганини это, а Лист (хоть и на тему Паганини)

[@user-dg2pp9ez6j]

Серьёзно, аж сердце затрепетало!

[@user-dg2pp9ez6j]

​@@kerya35с радостью и удовольствием увидел бы как Вы это исполните. Или хотя бы скиньте ссылку

[@rljay1941]

I took accordion lessons for a couple of years in high school-many, many years ago. I should have kept it up. This is not easy! Great job!

[@maksims2709]

She's brilliant! The beauty of the sound flows from under her fingers. She passes the melody through her soul and gives us the way she feels. Bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-jd5db7de7p]

Неперевершено! Такого виконання неможливо досягнути ніяким іншим способом, аніж щоденною каторжною працею. Ну і, певна річ, талант. Ця юна музикантка в повній мірі заслуговує на: "БРАВО!!!"

[@AAK1954]

I won`t say "incredible", because something that you see can`t be "incredible". Anyway, it's icredible what this girl gets with the accordion, a keyboard that, together with the tango's bandoneon, two instruments where the player hardly can see the keys... What she shows here, is not only virtuosism, but musical soul in her hands and fingers. Congratulations to Sofía Ros for this outstanding performance. (Adrian K. - Argentina)

[@AtelierOrgan]

Oh, wow. I'm speechless. So perfect! I can't believe this tune could be played on the accordion. Outstanding talent!

[@markaitkenguitar]

Arguably the greatest feat of technique I’ve ever seen. And with heart behind it I love this so so much. Bravo!!!

[@wagnersouza5495]

She should travel to the states of northeast of Brazil and feel the accordion we can play in there, a total diferent vibe that I am sure she will love❤

[@user-dv5nd6le5r]

Очень красивый тембр и игра. Браво!

[@waynegoebel395]

When I saw Paganini... then I saw an odd accordion... I thought, "This I have to hear." My God, what a performance! Astounding! BRAVO, young lafy!❤

[@user-nikolial2c]

Часто переслушиваю, получаю удовольствие ☀🌟⭐🌟☀ .

[@TheMrFarkle]

So delightful. A sensitive, nuanced, and dexterous performance. Bravo, Sofia Ros.

[@janp3926]

Good! Joy

[@user-vr3og9mj8w]

Здорово, умница!!!!! Класс!!! 👍

[@Kenngo1969]

Starting about 2:22: Mind ... blown! Wow! Bien hecho, Senorita Sofia! Bien hecho!

[@andysutton6436]

The accordion in all its forms has always attracted me to try and play them but even a simple 8 bass defeated me as it turned into an antisocial beast in my hands. Therefore you, Sofia, receive the highest acclaim possible for your achievements. Thank you for showing me how to handle this most magical instrument!

[@user-ws5zu8jt8c]

Amazing. Music when you close your eyes you see scenes playing out, ideas flying about. So good.

[@yalcin941]

She is so perfect that I am lost for words..

[@joaopedroantunesdossantos6479]

This might just be the best musical performance I ever saw. Wow, just wow!

[@mihranolive2607]

Great music talented lady god bless her great future natural

[@therainforest4314]

What a breathtakingly beautiful performance! :)

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

And who cares what instrument this is. What we are privileged to listen to is an artist who has the incredible talent to make an instrument create a sound that fills the air and makes us forget about the instrument - these sounds are like waves on which we are surfing - enjoying the ride, carried away by a melody that was written - centuries ago by a musical genius as memories for eternity. Thank you.

[@Tatar_Piano]

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[@tedshoemaker923]

It's impressive enough to execute the notes. But also to express music! Well done.

[@joshendogaming4909]

Not only is she playing La Campanella, but in an accordion, this video is legendary

[@yvopythagoric]

Sofia Ros - Accordion. What a marvelous surprise ! 😇

[@alxmnslv]

Amazing. What a fantastic interpretation.

[@TheAskald]

1:35 is always so amazing regardless of the instrument

[@user-bk6dl1eg4w]

Какое нежное создание! Какие трепетные пальчики! Какая женственная интерпретация! Играл на выборе, но основная школа была на готовом баяне, мне 59. А тут явно девочка играет на выборе давно. Низкий поклон преподавателю! Очень рад, что баянная школа в России не умерла, как у нас в Казахстане. Удачи и роста девочке! Хороших и талантливых учеников Учителю! Россия, вперёд!!!

[@user-pq9vk7bt2r]

Россия вперёд? Помни, впереди может быть Казахстан, твой дом и твои родные!

[@user-bk6dl1eg4w]

@@user-pq9vk7bt2r Не поправляй меня, Я ЗНАЮ, что говорю, в спор вступать не буду, здесь не тот формат. РОССИЯ, ВПЕРЁД!!!

[@gush5436]

Это вообще девушка из Испании, хватит всё подряд называть русским, фу

[@user-bk6dl1eg4w]

@@gush5436 Мдя, действительно, из Испании. Россия, вперёд, всё равно!)))

[@eriksnip1243]

Mouth drops open. Fantastic musical virtuoso performance! Health love and wisdom to all, Erik the Netherlands

[@vaclav954]

thanks erik netherlands

[@ratpig9432]

My reaction, exactly.

[@TheIsacBand]

Beautiful!

[@lewenaschalit1262]

Wonderful keep up this magnificent performance. You shine

[@rossirossi9778]

Bravissimissima, grande talento ho ancora la cromatica di mio papà e só quant'è difficile suonarla, tu, su questa tastiera sembri una libellula ❤

[@SergeyTrifilin]

Thank you very much! Brilliant performance!

[@markgoddard2560]

When the skill of the musician is greater than that of the composer who wrote it. How anyone can play Paganini blind on an accordion is anybody’s guess. Did she look at the keys once? Amazing skill.

[@BassByTheBay]

I'm mesmerized by the movement of her right hand.

[@nick3943]

Extraordinary humans make me ugly cry. ❤️

[@aswadsaswad1759]

Same here

[@marioedbauer9980]

Das ist so ergreifend und wunderbar daß Worte dafür eine Beleidigung sind. Ich empfinde für diese Künstlerin mit ihrem Spiel und der Mimik dazu tiefste Ehrfurcht. Vielleicht darf ich sie einmal live sehen. Es wäre ein Gottesgeschenk❤

[@VRchitecture]

Her right hand moves so swiftly. Can’t imagine all the countless hours of practice to achieve this 👏🏻

[@Heresmil2011]

Maravillosa!!!!!

[@kevinbaseysspacement2160]

Lovely sense of tempo and pulse, great performance. Congratulations 🎊 🎉❤

[@NWS189]

Absolutely incredible performance. What talent. Bravo. Bravo.

[@oc2phish07]

Stunning performance. I have never heard an accordion played so well before.

[@bladst3r661]

It's not accordion)

[@rowanbelt3612]

@@bladst3r661If it is not a type of accordion, then what is it? It says accordion in the video description…

[@SarahYasmineXO]

​@@bladst3r661it is.

[@bladst3r661]

@@SarahYasmineXOoh shit, it is... In Russian we call it bayan cuz it have buttons, and another one with the keys, for us is accordion. I didn't now that bayan in English is accordion too. my bad)

[@robertdavidson8028]

@@bladst3r661 In English this is a button accordion - the other sort is a piano accordion.

[@Minchya]

All I can say is WOW !!!

[@yesno9834]

Wow! Amazing.

[@steveschlackman4503]

Just remarkable playing.

[@chrisarndt8251]

That is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen/heard.. 🤯

[@davidascanio6300]

Brava Niña!!! Eres tan, pero TAN MUSICAL que uno olvida todo al tomarlo a uno por el oído!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@TheFork111]

Wonderful 🥰 a lot of hard long hours. You mastered it, I've listened to it several times great expressions.

[@mrsubase]

Good lord. The musicality with dynamics and great everything else. WOW!!!!

[@denisecavalcanti2165]

Wonderful!! It's the first time I've heard Paganini performed by an accordion.

[@mauricebrandamir3308]

Extraordinaire musicienne. Un vrai régal de virtuosité et d'amour de l'accordéon. BRAVO .....

[@GerardDeSmidt-mu4nl]

With these skills you sometimes must feel yourself a lonely woman. All those likes, and what do they bring you? Why haven't I heard of you before? You are incredible.

[@sergiolucero3968]

Que bella y nostálgica melodía

[@Velnox]

Wow, I'm truly amazed. As a pianist myself, I know the complexity and difficulty of this etude, but to see it played on the accordion with such passion and emotions... my brain just cannot proceeds this

[@K2shadowfax]

Bravo!

[@user-nikolial2c]

🎼Это самое лучшее исполнение на баяне, пальцовка и вариации - супер, СПАСИБО ВАМ! 🎼🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷.

[@andreasteichreb7939]

Mit Sicherheit nicht schlecht, aber ein Hrustchevich ist da noch he Nummer höher. Das Mädchen ist aber auch noch sehr jung.

[@maxkontakt6595]

Это не баян, это Аккордеон !!!

[@ivorain-Agnium]

​@@maxkontakt6595Простите за мою отдалённость от понимания темы. Чем аккордеон отличается от баяна?

[@Zhinzharov]

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[@pupalupa1601]

@@maxkontakt6595баян

[@user-qu9co2yg2z]

Bravo,

[@showshowkim2398]

핑거링이 신기에 가까운 영역에 다다랐네요~~ 감동의 폭폭를 만났어요~~❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@truethought369]

Absolutely brilliant, well done. You are very blessed. Thank you.

[@user-bt1hd8jt2f]

太美了。技巧节奏旋律情感，全部到位！thank you so much.

[@shashimenon1000]

A most extraordinary performance by a very spiritual talent. Gobsmacked.

[@jeannickmahiet504]

J'en pleure... Formidable....

[@user-zb8kr3pq3f]

素晴らしい演奏ですよね。

[@LectronCircuits]

Absolutely astounding. Cheers!

[@karlhammer8151]

Ай молодец!!! Какое мастерство, а за ним много часовая репетиция!!! BRAVO!!!!❤❤❤

[@user-tq3ek4jh9k]

Конечно, девоочка чудо, огромное спасибо её преподавателю. Не забывайте, хороший учитель - это счастье.

[@jeandeblaize4175]

Et réciproquement ! 😉

[@andraszahonyi9917]

Da!

[@EllaEllaEh]

I can’t imagine being this proficient at anything. I wonder what her parents said when she told them she wanted to play the accordion. It’s not an instrument I think about much. I would have humored her and never would have expected her to get to this level. I didn’t know what to expect, but my mind is blown. I have new respect for the accordion.

[@evifnoskcaj]

Wow! Her dynamics and control are incredible with an already challenging piece and playing it on a particularily challenging instrument. Fantastic!

[@sebastien72stefani25]

Merveilleux

[@antoniocandidoprinci2274]

Questo è tango ante litteram e Sofia lo interpreta come pochi, credo sarebbe una sorpresa per lo stesso Paganini ascoltare le suggestioni di questa interpretazione. Un pezzo che anticipa di 200 anni il successo del tango argentino e lo stesso Astor Piazzolla, certamente avrà attinto a mani basse a tanta modernità. Benedetta Sofia, possa tu campare sempre e inondare di bellezza il pianeta

[@cliftonthayer]

She is simply amazing!

[@waterandshovelgardening]

Wow! So talented. I had family members that would play the accordion at family get-togethers many years ago. It was so fun to listen to you play and reminisce. Thank you!

[@ioncristian1782]

ooohohooo WOW!!👋👋👋 so good!! bravo!!!

[@willkoestner4159]

I know everyone hates the accordion but its the only instrument that still makes music magical for me. I know how all the instruments work and it makes so...much of a chore. accordion works and as long I never change that, there will always be a place I can come to enjoy music.

[@zzoerowan2076]

Pretty sure there was an audible gasp from the audience at 1:36. Wow. Such perfect intrepretation and timing. Beautiful!